393718BR

USA

Location: The location for this position will be based out of East Hanover, NJ and will follow a hybrid working model.

In your new role as the Director of Conferences, Congresses & Events, you will be responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of planning, organizing and executing Novartis corporate presence at external and internal events, collaborating with marketing teams to ensure that the Novartis brand is well represented at key congresses.

Major accountabilities:

• Develop event objectives, goals, strategies and measures in line with Corporate Affairs and Novartis priorities.
• Lead execution of the event lifecycle, including planning, budgeting, logistics and delivery of key Novartis corporate messaging.
• Coordinate with Corporate Affairs colleagues, other internal teams and external vendors to ensure that all event requirements are met.
• In collaboration with procurement, lead vendor negotiation and contract management, ensure that external vendors deliver according to quality, timelines and on budget.
• Collaborate closely with marketing teams to ensure that the Novartis Corporate Brand is correctly represented at congresses.
• Monitor and evaluate event performance against objectives, collect feedback and identify areas for improvement.
• Develop and manage event budgets, ensuring our resources are allocated against our highest priorities.
• Identify and assess potential event and congress risks and develop contingency plans.
• Lead three event professionals, providing guidance, support and development opportunities.
• Foster an inspired, curious and unbossed team culture in an environment of high support and high challenge.

This opportunity is located at the Novartis East Hanover (NJ) site and will not have the ability to be located remotely. Relocation assistance may be available.

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $174,400 and $261,600 per year; however, while salary ranges are effective from 1/1/24 through 12/31/24, fluctuations in the job market may necessitate adjustments to pay ranges during this period. Further, final pay determinations will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to geographical location, experience level, knowledge, skills and abilities. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

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